Strategic Commercial Finance Analyst: Budgeting & Forecasting

Avove Utilities; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health plan

Discount scheme

Family policies

Lifestyle benefits

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Avove is recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing team in Chorley, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. The role supports the Severn Trent Framework, partnering with operational, commercial and finance teams to provide financial insight, budgeting, forecasting and robust reporting.

You will be part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience, with advanced Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) finance professional, or qualified by experience, with strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to support business performance.
• Experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance with effective communication to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, cost control, and forecasting processes.
• Experience working with operational and commercial teams to drive efficiencies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning, target setting, and budgeting processes through data analysis and reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiencies across the contract.
• Facilitate cash flow reviews, maintain accurate forecasts, and provide financial updates to senior management.
• Support the delivery of financial targets through performance monitoring and improvement plans.
• Assist with month-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Work with commercial teams to ensure adherence to payment terms and improve cash collection.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing clear communication and financial insight to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Management reporting

Excel proficiency

Finance business partnering

Cash flow analysis

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Avove is recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing team in Chorley, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. The role supports the Severn Trent Framework, partnering with operational, commercial and finance teams to provide financial insight, budgeting, forecasting and robust reporting.

You will be part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience, with advanced Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP preferred).